MLB Player News
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Right-hander Casey Janssen, signed by the Washington Nationals during the offseason to be their primary setup man, was activated on Friday after missing the first… Full Story
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The Boston Red Sox called up Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo from Triple-A Pawtucket and he was expected to start in right field on Friday night… Full Story
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Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Will Smith was suspended eight games by Major League Baseball for having a foreign substance on his right forearm during Thursday… Full Story
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CHICAGO — Terry Francona has been tempted to bring Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes back up to the major leagues from his minor league rehab… Full Story
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DETROIT — Alex Wilson came to the Detroit Tigers as a throw-in. He’s pitched so well that manager Brad Ausmus will now throw him into… Full Story
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SAN DIEGO — Kyle Hendricks’ first career complete-game shutout Thursday night at Petco Park extended the Chicago Cubs’ run of excellent starts to 11 consecutive… Full Story
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reds right-hander Jason Marquis had his third straight clunker, putting his rotation slot in jeopardy. Marquis was pulled after 64 pitches… Full Story
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CHICAGO — Second baseman Jason Kipnis continues to thrive as the leadoff batter for the Cleveland Indians. “Moving him to lead off I think helped… Full Story
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ATLANTA — Third baseman Chris Johnson was expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, but it looks like he will make it back to… Full Story
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The Colorado Rockies demoted veteran outfielder Drew Stubbs to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday and called up outfielder Brandon Barnes. Stubbs, 30, is hitting .118 with… Full Story